On May 2, 2024, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds at a residence in the 7000 block of Edith Blvd NE in Albuquerque's North Valley. Upon arrival, deputies discovered two deceased individuals identified as Marion Chavez, age 28, and Max Chavez, age 30.
Preliminary evidence from the scene suggested that this was a domestic-related incident that ended in a murder-suicide.
A firearm, believed to be used in the incident, was recovered at the scene. Detectives secured a search warrant, conducted thorough investigations at the residence, and engaged with family members to gather more details.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman, Jayme Fuller, confirmed that both Marion Chavez and Maximiliano Chavez had been fatally shot. While the investigation was ongoing at the time, initial evidence indicated a clear sequence of events pointing towards a murder-suicide scenario.
Tragically, the incident left two young daughters, aged 6 and 8, without their parents. A fundraiser was subsequently started to help support the ongoing care of these children who survived this heart-wrenching tragedy.
As of the available information, no arrests were made in connection with this case, as it was being investigated as a murder-suicide. The authorities were awaiting the results of autopsies to provide further insights into the exact circumstances of the deaths, although the initial evidence strongly suggested a domestic incident that culminated in this tragic outcome.
